Since 2012, UK-based Power Roll has been developing a cost-effective way to print solar film for clean energy generation. Now, the company has taken a major step toward large-scale production with a redesigned perovskite solar cell that lowers costs and improves scalability. Power Roll’s approach centers on embossing microgroove structures into a plastic substrate, similar […]
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Virtual reality excels at engaging sight and sound, while developers continue making progress with touch. Even smell is beginning to play a role—for better or worse. That leaves one final sense: taste. Whether or not people truly want to experience flavors in virtual worlds, a new device is now tackling this uncharted territory. Taste is
e-Taste sprays virtual food flavors directly into your mouth. Read More »
Researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the University of Michigan (U-M) have developed an advanced methane flare burner that eliminates 98% of methane vented during oil production. Designed by U-M engineers and tested at SwRI, the burner leverages additive manufacturing and machine learning to enhance efficiency. Their findings appear in the study “An Experimental
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Bitcoin’s price plunged nearly 10 percent on Monday as escalating trade tensions and uncertainty over a proposed U.S. crypto reserve fund drove investors away from risk. Initially, Bitcoin and other digital assets surged after President Donald Trump floated the idea of creating a national cryptocurrency reserve. However, prices quickly tumbled as doubts emerged over whether
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The Data We Share From Fitbit steps to Facebook likes, we spill data daily. Every search, click, and purchase feeds into vast databases. Companies like Acxiom build detailed consumer profiles for targeted advertising, sometimes knowing more about your habits than you realize. Social media platforms, streaming services, and online retailers track user behavior to refine
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Batch Processing Explained Batch processing is the traditional approach to handling data, where large sets of information are collected, stored, and then processed in bulk at scheduled intervals. This method is widely used in scenarios where real-time updates are not critical but accuracy and completeness are essential. For example, large retailers like Walmart rely on
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Astrophysicists have taken a forensic approach to a cosmic mystery, tracing radioactive elements on the seafloor back to potential supernova explosions. Their findings suggest a possible link between these cosmic events and evolutionary changes in viruses within an African lake. The key evidence is iron-60, a radioactive isotope found in significant amounts on the seafloor.
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Programmable metasurfaces (PMs), also known as reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, not only reflect wireless signals but also dynamically control electromagnetic waves in real time. These smart surfaces are crucial for advancing sensing technologies and next-generation wireless communication systems. Researchers from Southeast University, the University of Sannio, and Université Paris-Saclay-CNRS demonstrated that a specific PM, called a
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Former President Donald Trump has voiced support for establishing a federal reserve of cryptocurrency assets. Initially, he highlighted XRP, Solana, and Cardano for inclusion, later clarifying that Bitcoin and Ethereum would “obviously” be part of the reserve as well. However, in January, Trump issued an executive order calling for a working group to explore crypto
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With just a few words, AI models can generate stories, images, or even short films. However, Weber Wong argues that these tools are designed by non-creatives for other non-creatives to feel creative—meaning they don’t truly serve professional artists. Wong aims to change that with Flora, a startup he founded and now leads as CEO. A
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